Hands-On: With The A. Lange & S?hne Richard Lange Boutique Edition
In March of 2014, I said that there are two directions a new Lange lover typically takes: either towards the Lange One (and its several off-shoots), or the Datograph. Both are great roads to travel, and in that same mini-review, I said that once one has explored the Lange 1 or chronograph category, it's common to head into the uniquely Lange world of the awesome Zeitwerk. But what if you care more for chronometry than complications? Then you head to the Richard Lange. Today, we take a hands-on look at not a new release from Lange, but just one of our favorite pieces in their collection �C the Richard Lange Boutique Edition. 2 OF 8 The Richard Lange family is a young one, launched in 2006 as a revival of scientific observation watches. Essentially, the goal was to create the purest, most precise expression of timekeeping possible. They did so with a traditional three-hander, with a large sweeping seconds hand. Here, precision and finishing of the caliber L041.2 movement tra

New rules for putting names on waitlists?
In Hong Kong, it seems that most, if not all Patek ADs are still taking names for waitlists, but are employing a few new requirements to those who want to be put on the waitlist for any SS references. It seems dealers are now demanding a business card from a reputable local company. Overseas cards are not accepted, so most tourists are out. If you can't provide a business card, I know a few dealers have outright told people that they will not put you on the waitlist, or will quote a very long wait time. As a subsidiary point, all dealers have also told me that they will no longer ship out of Hong Kong. In addition, I was told that they will strictly adhere to the rule that all watches must be picked up by the same person whose name is on the waitlist, opened at the point of sale, papers filled out, and that they will not let you leave the shop without resizing the watch. In the end, with an overseas business card (but speaking the local language), I had success with getting on the wait

Patek Phillipe Steel Watches
I don't own a Patek Phillipe yet, but one day I will. That hasn't stopped me from being enamored about these gorgeous timepieces though. I've been so fascinated by these watches that I indulged and picked up the Patek Phillipe Steel Watches book by John Goldberger. Cracked open a crisp refreshing beer and thumbing through the pages now. Curious to see if there are others here who have read this book and if so what you thought of it?

Sihh 2014 ...
Hey Guys .....Unfortunately NO other Bronze this year :-(Stay tuned for more news :-)

Day-date 40 dial choice
At some point in the next couple of years I’m going for my grail watch DD40 president 228238 in yellow gold....still trying to decide what dial....silver with batons or white with Roman numerals. I’m also quite keen on the black dial and would defo be interested if the yellow gold was available with green dial....whats everyone’s preference?